No. 12,355 in Korean
달라붙어
"Stick to" or "cling to."
In a sentence
고양이가 벽에 달라붙어 올라갔다.
The cat stuck to the wall and climbed up.
This usage of '달라붙어' illustrates an action where the subject adheres or clings to a surface as they perform another action, such as climbing.
너의 의견에 꼭 달라붙어 있어야 해.
You should stick firmly to your opinion.
Here, '달라붙어' metaphorically represents adhering tightly or steadfastly to an idea or belief, emphasizing commitment.
어린 아이는 무서워서 엄마에게 달라붙어 있었다.
The little child was scared and clung tightly to their mother.
In this sentence, '달라붙어' describes a physical action of clinging or holding onto something (or someone) surrounding emotional context like fear or comfort.
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